No. 15/16 Lamar returns home for a Homecoming matchup with Houston Christian after suffering its first FCS loss of the season. The Cardinals and Huskies are tied for second in the Southland standings, making Saturday’s game a key conference test. Lamar will look to protect its unbeaten home record and lean on a strong defense, leading rusher Jojo Uga and quarterback Aiden McCown.

By the Numbers
  • Lamar is 5-2 overall and 3-1 in Southland play; Houston Christian is 4-3 and 3-1.
  • Lamar averages 30.1 points per game; Houston Christian averages 31.6.
  • Lamar allows 24.3 points per game, compared with 25.4 for Houston Christian.
  • Jojo Uga has 447 rushing yards and five touchdowns; Aiden McCown threw for a career-high 297 yards in his last game.
  • Lamar leads the series 5-3 and is 3-0 at home this season.
Yes, But

Houston Christian has shown it can challenge strong opponents, opening the season with an upset of then-No. 19 Southeastern Louisiana. The Huskies’ only FCS loss outside two games against FBS opponents came in overtime at Incarnate Word. Lamar also faces a Homecoming history that has been more losing than winning, though it has taken two of its past three Homecoming games.

State of Play
  • Both teams are tied for second in the Southland at 3-1.
  • Lamar is seeking a bounce-back win and its first victory over Houston Christian in Beaumont since 2018.
  • Kickoff is Saturday, Oct. 24, at 3 p.m. CT at Provost Umphrey Stadium; the game will stream on ESPN+ and air on Newstalk 560 KLVI.
What's Next

A Lamar win would keep the Cardinals in the Southland race and extend their home winning streak to four games. A Houston Christian victory would strengthen the Huskies’ position alongside Lamar near the top of the standings.

Bottom Line

This is a tight conference matchup between two teams with matching Southland records: Lamar’s home-field advantage and defensive edge meet a Houston Christian team that has already delivered a major upset.